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Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) among Health Care Workers in Three Health Facilities of Yaounde, Center Region of Cameroon

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  • Philippe Salomon Nguwoh

    (Distant Production House University, USA)

  • Akenji Blaise Mboringong

    (National Public Health Laboratory, Cameroon)

  • Joseph Fokam

    (University of Buea, Cameroon)

  • Christian Ngounouh Taheu

    (University of Douala, Cameroon)

  • Ibrahima Halilou

    (National Public Health Laboratory, Cameroon)

  • Stevine Harole Djieudeu Nouwe

    (University of Douala, Cameroon)

  • Nafissatou Ibnou Moussa

    (National Public Health Laboratory, Cameroon)

  • Amina Al-Mayé Bit Younouss

    (National Public Health Laboratory, Cameroon)

  • Julienne Louise Ngo Likeng

    (Catholic University of Central Africa, Cameroon)

  • Désiré Tchoffo

    (Distant Production House University, USA)

  • Ghislain René Essomba

    (University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon)

  • Henri Lucien Kamga

    (University of Dschang, Cameroon)

  • Marie Claire Assoumou Okomo

    (University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon)

Abstract

Introduction: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) first appeared in December 2019 in Wuhan, China and has subsequently become a worldwide pandemic. During the pandemic, health care workers (HCWs) were very exposed to COVID-19 infected patients. The aim of this study was to determine seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) among HCWs in three health facilities of Yaounde. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 368 HCWs was conducted from January 18th to February 13th, 2021, in three health facilities located in city of Yaounde. Data of study participants were collected by face-to-face interviews using standard questionnaire. Blood samples were collected in labelled dry tubes and analyzed using Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) cassettes (Abbott PanbioTMCOVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Device). The data collected was analyzed using Epi info version 7. Any value of p

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  • Philippe Salomon Nguwoh & Akenji Blaise Mboringong & Joseph Fokam & Christian Ngounouh Taheu & Ibrahima Halilou & Stevine Harole Djieudeu Nouwe & Nafissatou Ibnou Moussa & Amina Al-Mayé Bit Younouss &, 2021. "Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) among Health Care Workers in Three Health Facilities of Yaounde, Center Region of Cameroon," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 3(6), pages 89-94, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:3:y:2021:i:6:id:41109
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2021.3.6.1109
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